IEA Cuts Oil Demand Forecast for 2019

The transcript discusses the potential downside risks to oil demand estimates following the IMF's recent report, highlighting a downgrade in demand growth expectations for 2019 and 2020. It explores the elasticity of oil supply, particularly in response to the Saudi Arabia attacks, and the market's ability to adapt quickly. The conversation also covers the geopolitical risks affecting oil prices, noting the resilience of the market due to large oil reserves and the quick restoration of Saudi capacity.

What challenges do OPEC countries and Russia face in managing oil prices as we move into 2020?

What role do emergency oil stocks play in stabilizing the market during disruptions?